CONSUME, v.t. [L., to take. So in English we say, it takes up time, that is, it consumes time.] 1. To destroy, by separating the parts of a thing, by decomposition, as by fire, or eating, devouring, and annihilating the form of a substance. Fire consumes wood, coal, stubble; animals consume flesh and vegetables.2. To destroy by dissipating or by use; to expend; to waste; to squander; as, to consume an estate.Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. James 4.3. To spend; to cause to pass away, as time; as, to consume the day in idleness.Their days did he consume in vanity. Psalm 78.4. To cause to disappear; to waste slowly. My flesh is consumed away. Job 38. 5. To destroy; to bring to utter ruin; to exterminate.Let me alone-- that I may consume them. Exodus 32. CONSUME, v.i. To waste away slowly; to be exhausted. Their flesh--their eyes--their tongue shall consume away. Zechariah 14.The wicked shall perish--they shall consume. Psalm 37. |
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